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He once scored 51 marks in Maths, now owns a space company worth $1.1 billion. Meet 35-year-old rocket man who gave up ISRO job

Pawan Kumar Chandana, once a struggling student, now leads Skyroot Aerospace. This company achieved India's first private rocket launch. Chandana's journey from ISRO scientist to entrepreneur is inspiring. Skyroot is now preparing for its orbital launch vehicle, Vikram-1, aiming for regular space missions.

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Skyroot Aerospace forecasts Rs 977 crore in revenues by FY27, ahead of Vikram-1 launch

Skyroot Aerospace forecasts Rs 977 crore in revenues by FY27, ahead of Vikram-1 launch

Indian space startup Skyroot Aerospace projects significant revenue growth, aiming for over Rs 13,000 crore by FY32, driven by launch services and satellite systems. Ahead of its maiden orbital launch, the company's space systems division is already generating revenue, with launch services poised to become the primary growth engine.

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Spacetech firm Agnikul eyes $50-75 million at flat $500 million value

Spacetech firm Agnikul eyes $50-75 million at flat $500 million value

Spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos is reportedly in talks to raise $50-75 million at a $500 million valuation. This potential funding round, similar to its November raise, highlights investor confidence in India's growing private space sector. The funds are earmarked for expanding production capabilities as the company progresses towards commercial deployment.

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Axiom Space looks to India and Europe for rockets to help build its private space station

Axiom Space of Houston is considering using launch vehicles from India and Europe to help build its commercial space station mission in low-Earth orbit.

India’s private space sector boom and ISRO’s role | Explained

Along with ISRO, the Indian private space sector has expanded, attracting foreign investment, boosting start-ups, and aiming for $100 billion space economy by 2040. We explore.

Skyroot successfully test fires Stage-2 of Vikram 1 space launch vehicle

Skyroot Aerospace successfully test-fires Stage-2 of Vikram-1 space launch vehicle, Kalam-250, marking a milestone in Indian space industry.

Inspired by astronaut Kalpana Chawla, Skyroot offers Kalpana scholarship for women space engineers

Skyroot Aerospace launches Kalpana Fellowship for women in space sector, offering hands-on experience and career opportunities.

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Skyroot Aerospace raises ₹225 crore funding

Skyroot Aerospace raises ₹225 crore funding

Skyroot Aerospace raises US$27.5M in pre-Series C funding led by Temasek. Funds to be used to drive growth, increase launch frequency & capabilities, and attract top-tier talent. Funds bring total raised to US$95M, largest ever for Indian Space-tech startup

Skyroot has become a role model: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Skyroot has become a role model: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Dr. Jitendra Singh hails Skyroot Aerospace's new facility & Vikram-1 rocket launch, noting PM Modi's unshackling of space sector led to 150 start-ups. Skyroot is a role model for aspiring entrepreneurs in new sectors. India now on par with global tech, market potential up to $100B by 2040. Skyroot's Max-Q…

Skyroot to launch its first commercial rocket early next year

Skyroot to launch its first commercial rocket early next year

Skyroot to launch its first commercial rocket early next year

Skyroot Aerospace signs pacts with French firms

Skyroot Aerospace signs pacts with French firms

Skyroot signs MoUs with Prométhée and Expleo/ConnectSAT to provide launch services and reconfigurable software for IoT satellite. Skyroot's Vikram rockets offer advanced tech, 3D printing, carbon composite bodies and modular framework for multiple space launch requirements. Skyroot's 2nd mission to launch Vikram 1 rocket in forthcoming months, following successful launch…

Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3's success

Skyroot expects to double rocket launches amid Chandrayaan-3's success

Skyroot Aerospace, backed by GIC, aims to double launches next year & raise more money. Chandana, ex-ISRO scientist, says they're receiving "a lot of messages" from investors since Chandrayaan-3 success. Plans to ramp up workforce and fundraising in 2024 to support increased launches.

Indian startup launches country's first privately built rocket

Indian startup launches country's first privately built rocket

The launch is a milestone in India's effort to foster a private space industry. The rocket, made by Hyderabad-based Skyroot, was aloft for about five minutes and reached peak altitude of 55 miles.

India successfully launches Vikram-S, first privately made rocket

India successfully launches Vikram-S, first privately made rocket

The Indian government has been pushing to develop a private space industry to complement its state-run space programme.

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Skyroot gets ₹403 crore funds

Space startup is pioneering the country’s first privately developed space launch vehicles with its flagship Vikram series

Skyroot successfully test fires space launch vehicle ‘Vikram-1’ rocket stage

Named ‘Kalam-100’ after the renowned Indian rocket scientist A.P.J. Abdul Kalam.

Skyroot Aerospace gets funds from early Google investor

Start-up is building India’s first private space launch vehicle

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